Howa Type 96
96式40mm自動てき弾銃
Overview
Type 96
Forward view of Type 96 automatic grenade launcher on vehicle mount.
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Origin
Japan
Type
Automatic grenade launcher
Entered service
1996
Status
In service
Development
Early 1990's
Developer
Japan
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Howa
Production
1996 - present
Producer
Japan
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Howa
Designations
96式40mm自動てき弾銃
Notable users
Japan
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Army
Details
Facts
Type 96
General
Origin
Japan
Type
Automatic grenade launcher
Caliber
Caliber
40x53mm NATO
Feed system
Belt fed, 50 round belts
Barrel length
454 mm
Muzzle velocity
250 m/s
Operation
Action
Blow forward principle
Fire selector
0 - F
Rate of fire
250 - 350 rpm
Dimensions
Length
975 mm
Weight
24.5 kg
Sights
Mechanical
Iron sights, post front and ladder sight rear
Media
Type 96
Left side view of Type 96 automatic grenade launcher on Type 96 armored personnel carrier.
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Type 96
Type 96 automatic grenade launcher shown on tripod for infantry use.
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Type 96
Type 96 automatic grenade launcher shown on tripod for infantry use.
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Type 96
Soldier manning a Type 96 automatic grenade launcher fitted onto a Type 96 armored personnel carrier.
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Type 96
Type 96 automatic grenade launcher being fired during an exercise.
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